Definition of Arteriosclerosis

1. Noun. Sclerosis of the arterial walls.

Exact synonyms: Arterial Sclerosis, Coronary-artery Disease, Hardening Of The Arteries, Induration Of The Arteries
Specialized synonyms: Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
Generic synonyms: Induration, Sclerosis
Derivative terms: Arteriosclerotic

Definition of Arteriosclerosis

1. n. Abnormal thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, esp. of the intima, occurring mostly in old age.

Medical Definition of Arteriosclerosis

1. Imprecise term for various disorders of arteries, particularly hardening due to fibrosis or calcium deposition, often used as a synonym for atherosclerosis. (17 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arteriosclerosis

arteriolovenular anastomosis
arteriolovenular bridge
arteriomalacia
arteriometer
arteriomotor
arteriomyomatosis
arterionephrosclerosis
arteriopalmus
arteriopathy
arterioplania
arterioplasty
arteriopressor
arteriorrhaphy
arteriorrhexis
arteriosclerosis (current term)
arteriosclerosis (current term)
arteriosclerosis obliterans
arteriosclerosis obliterans
arteriosclerotic
arteriosclerotic
arteriosclerotic aneurysm
arteriosclerotic gangrene
arteriosclerotic kidney
arteriosclerotic psychosis
arteriosclerotic retinopathy
arteriospasm
arteriostenosis
arteriotomy
arteriotony
arteriovenous

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